The Sundowner Triathlon Weekend
ME
From Marauder Events
Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th August 2023
Past event
09:00
Ripon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at The Sundowner Triathlon Weekend, organized by Marauder Events, taking place from Saturday, August 5th to Sunday, August 6th, 2023, in the stunning setting of Ripon, North Yorkshire. This exciting festival is designed for participants of all abilities, featuring a variety of race distances including shorter and medium-distance triathlons, culminating in the exhilarating Sundowner 70.3 half-ironman distance triathlon, the highlight of the event.
Located at the picturesque Newby Hall, competitors will enjoy a unique river swim, breathtaking cycling routes through rolling hills, and a scenic run through 25 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. With well-organized events, friendly and supportive marshals, and fantastic goodie bags and prizes from Planet X Bikes, The Sundowner Triathlon Weekend promises to be an uplifting experience for everyone involved. Don't miss out on this chance to challenge yourself and join a vibrant community of athletes!
Located at the picturesque Newby Hall, competitors will enjoy a unique river swim, breathtaking cycling routes through rolling hills, and a scenic run through 25 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. With well-organized events, friendly and supportive marshals, and fantastic goodie bags and prizes from Planet X Bikes, The Sundowner Triathlon Weekend promises to be an uplifting experience for everyone involved. Don't miss out on this chance to challenge yourself and join a vibrant community of athletes!
The Sundowner Triathlon Weekend
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Newby Hall is a fantastic setting for a triathlon, with an unique river swim to start the event, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills for the cycling and 25 acres of grounds for the run.
Family, Friends and Supporters –We actively encourage spectators to come along to cheer and enjoy the event environment. Perhaps you want to come along and get a feel for what it’s like to participate.
Mechanical Support – Planet X Bike Technicians will be available to provide essential mechanical support. Don’t expect them to carry out a full service; this is for small last, minute basic support. Please note, there may be a charge for some parts, you will be asked in advance before a repair is made.
Car Parking – there is ample parking facilities on-site, please follow instructions and speed limits on site.
Toilets and Changing facilities – there are toilets on-site and limited changing facilities but don’t expect to be having a shower after the event.
Medical and emergency – there will be emergency medical personnel in attendance. For minor bumps and scratches, we suggest you bring along a personal first aid kit.
Refreshments, food and drinks – will available on the day.
Mechanical Support – Planet X Bike Technicians will be available to provide essential mechanical support. Don’t expect them to carry out a full service; this is for small last, minute basic support. Please note, there may be a charge for some parts, you will be asked in advance before a repair is made.
Car Parking – there is ample parking facilities on-site, please follow instructions and speed limits on site.
Toilets and Changing facilities – there are toilets on-site and limited changing facilities but don’t expect to be having a shower after the event.
Medical and emergency – there will be emergency medical personnel in attendance. For minor bumps and scratches, we suggest you bring along a personal first aid kit.
Refreshments, food and drinks – will available on the day.
There will be free parking at the event.
One of the fastest triathlon courses in the area, both the swim and the run legs will remain within the grounds of Newby Hall, whilst the bike course will take you out into the surrounding area, over rolling hills with stunning views.
Starting off with an 800m river swim in the River Ure, participants will proceed onto the undulating roads for a 20km bike leg, before returning to the country estate for a 5km run around the 25 acres of grounds.
SWIM: 800m | BIKE: 20K | RUN: 5K
SWIM DIFFICULTY 3/10
BIKE DIFFICULTY 5/10
RUN DIFFICULTY 4/10
Starting off with an 800m river swim in the River Ure, participants will proceed onto the undulating roads for a 20km bike leg, before returning to the country estate for a 5km run around the 25 acres of grounds.
SWIM: 800m | BIKE: 20K | RUN: 5K
SWIM DIFFICULTY 3/10
BIKE DIFFICULTY 5/10
RUN DIFFICULTY 4/10
One of the fastest triathlon courses in the area, both the swim and the run legs will remain within the grounds of Newby Hall, whilst the bike course will take you out into the surrounding area, over rolling hills with stunning views.
Starting off with a 1.6km river swim in the River Ure, participants will proceed onto the undulating roads for a 40km bike leg, before returning to the country estate for a 10km run around the 25 acres of grounds.
SWIM: 1.6K | BIKE: 40K | RUN: 10K
SWIM DIFFICULTY 3/10
BIKE DIFFICULTY 6/10
RUN DIFFICULTY 4.5/10
Starting off with a 1.6km river swim in the River Ure, participants will proceed onto the undulating roads for a 40km bike leg, before returning to the country estate for a 10km run around the 25 acres of grounds.
SWIM: 1.6K | BIKE: 40K | RUN: 10K
SWIM DIFFICULTY 3/10
BIKE DIFFICULTY 6/10
RUN DIFFICULTY 4.5/10
One of the fastest triathlon courses in the area, both the swim and the run legs will remain within the grounds of Newby Hall, whilst the bike course will take you out into the surrounding area, over rolling hills with stunning views.
Starting off with a 2km river swim in the River Ure, participants will proceed onto the undulating roads for a 90km bike leg, before returning to the country estate for a 20.5km run around the 25 acres of grounds.
SWIM: 2K | BIKE: 90K | RUN: 20.5K
SWIM DIFFICULTY 6.5/10
BIKE DIFFICULTY 8/10
RUN DIFFICULTY 5.5/10
Starting off with a 2km river swim in the River Ure, participants will proceed onto the undulating roads for a 90km bike leg, before returning to the country estate for a 20.5km run around the 25 acres of grounds.
SWIM: 2K | BIKE: 90K | RUN: 20.5K
SWIM DIFFICULTY 6.5/10
BIKE DIFFICULTY 8/10
RUN DIFFICULTY 5.5/10
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Organiser's description
The perfect triathlon weekend for all abilities!
The Sundowner is a festival weekend of triathlons, featuring shorter and medium-distance triathlons, as well as the famous Sundowner 70.3 half-ironman distance triathlon. Whilst the 70.3 is the headline race, there’s plenty of opportunity to get involved with the shorter distance races as well.
Moving to Newby Hall provides a fantastic setting for a triathlon, with a rare river swim to start the race, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills for the cycling and 25 acres of grounds for the run. You can expect a well-organised race weekend, friendly and encouraging Marshalls along the route, as well as goodie bags and prizes from Planet X Bikes.
The Sundowner is a festival weekend of triathlons, featuring shorter and medium-distance triathlons, as well as the famous Sundowner 70.3 half-ironman distance triathlon. Whilst the 70.3 is the headline race, there’s plenty of opportunity to get involved with the shorter distance races as well.
Moving to Newby Hall provides a fantastic setting for a triathlon, with a rare river swim to start the race, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills for the cycling and 25 acres of grounds for the run. You can expect a well-organised race weekend, friendly and encouraging Marshalls along the route, as well as goodie bags and prizes from Planet X Bikes.
Location
Newby Hall, Ripon, England, United Kingdom
The Sundowner Triathlon Weekend
ME
Marauder Events
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Since
2022
Events
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4.2